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A set of vertical bars and half bars translated from the nine-digit ZIP code. The barcode is used to accelerate the sorting of mail and allow mailers to take advantage of postage rates.
1.) a machine-readable code typically in the form of parallel lines of variable height or spacing sprayed in a row on the front or back of a cover by the U.S. Postal Service or mailer. The POSTNET barcode is used to expedite the sorting and delivery of mail. Other barcodes are used for tracing and tracking mail and are used in indicia for security purposes. 2.) a machine-readable code used by the BEP as part of their Electronic Stamp Inspection process. Barcodes are sprayed onto the margins of all coil and booklet stamps to facilitate the identification and removal of defective stamps. While these bar codes are usually trimmed off in the manufacturing process, booklet panes do exist with a barcode in the selvage tab.
A labeling method comprised of a series of black bars, used for highly efficient electronic tracking or distribution. There are several different barcode standards, or symbologies, in use today. UPC-A and UPC-E are used in grocery stores. Code 39 is a common inventory tracking code. The Post Office uses an ASCII-based barcode to expedite processing and delivery, and offers lower postage rates for mail pieces that are barcoded. Also see UPC.
A series of varied length vertical bars used to determine zip code.
A series of vertical bars and spaces that represent any numerical series, most often a correct ZIP Code for the delivery address on a mailpiece. The barcode facilitates automated processing by barcode readers and scanners.
Small white label with black vertical stripes and numbers used for automated cataloging and circulation; a unique identifier for each volume or piece.
A specific pattern made of lines (or bars) and spaces, of varying width, which represent alpha or numeric data in machine-readable form. The most general format for a barcode consists of: a lead margin, a start character, data or message characters, a stop character, and a trailing margin. There are over 30 barcode symbols.
Used to display characters in such a way that they can easily be read by a machine. The code consists of a system of narrow and wide, dark and light strips. One of the most common applications for barcode markings is the EAN code for identifying all types of merchandise. The EAN code also defines the barcodeâ€(tm)s representation of the individual figures.
universal product code or information encrypted as a series of lines and spaces meant to be read by an optical scanner
Array of vertical rectangular marks and spaces in a predetermined pattern.
A series of vertical bars and half bars representing the zip code printed in the address block or underneath the address on a mail piece. Space must be left at the bottom of an envelope for the bar code. Barcodes are also used for electronic scanning of retail products, filing, materials handling and photo-finishing systems.
a label consisting of coded lines and spaces of different thicknesses (and sometimes numerals)
a machine readable encoded set of lines and spaces of different widths
a machine-readable representation of a physical cartridge label
a machine-readable symbol used to encode information in order to automate a business process
a machine readable visual tag, and a URL is an internet address
a MS Access add-in that allows you to convert any information in Access reports into bar code symbols
an encoded name or number that can be scanned with an optical scanner
an encoded set of lines and spaces of different widths that can be scanned and interpreted into numbers to identify a product
a number assigned to library patrons and is used to check out books, provide access to your patron record, and log on to the databases from off-campus
a precise arrangement of geometric symbols, typically vertical bars that vary in width, that represent data in a machine-readable format
a self contained encrypted message with information encoded within the bars and spaces of specific pattern
a series of full (tall) bars and half (short) bars printed at the bottom of a mailpiece
a series of long and short bars that represent a series of numbers
a series of numbers/characters that identify a product
a series of parallel black bars and white spaces, both of varying widths
a simple graph, generally made up of large and thin vertical bars with large and thin spaces between
a symbol used to represent a numerical or alphabetical code
a way of encoding numbers and letters in a sequence of varying width bars and
a way of representing numbers and letters on a printed label that can be read and decoded by a reader
A scannable label 1) on most library material used to identify items when they are checked out and returned; 2) on the back of the library card or student card providing a unique number that identifies you in our library system.
A unique number assigned to each item in the Library to enable us to identify them on our system.
A device for electronic data capture. Normally represented as a series of black vertical lines.
An information technology application that uniquely identifies various aspects of product characteristics, increasing speed, accuracy, and productivity of distribution process. Most library materials are barcoded for security.
a technology used extensively throughout the world for various applications. Supermarket checkouts use barcodes printed on packaging to calculate your shopping bill. Library and Time and Attendance systems use barcode cards to identify individuals. Bar codes employ a pattern of bars and spaces of varying widths to represent the user information. Since the bar code is visible it is easy to duplicate and as such is not considered to be a good choice for systems where security is a major concern.
Stripe code for simplified electronic reading of storage or serial number information, etc.
A small white label with closely spaced black stripes that can be read by a computer. Barcodes on books and on your student identification card are used to check out books from the library.
The unique identification number located on books and other library materials, for example: 3 1290 01617 3163.
Small label of closely spaced bars that can be read by a computer. Barcodes on books and on your Tufts University ID cards are used to CHECK OUT books from the library. You will also use your barcode number when checking your borrowing information in MY ACCOUNT.
A printed horizontal strip of vertical bars used for identifying specific items or users. The codes, which represent numerical data, are read by a bar code reader and interpreted via software or hardware decoders. In libraries, barcodes are affixed to both books and library cards to assist in circulation and collection control.
A series of 62 tall and short vertical bars of specific size that allows your mail to be sorted quickly by automated equipment. It is synonymous with “Delivery Point Barcode.
A series of vertical bars and half bars representing the ZIP Code printed underneath the address on a mail piece. The barcode facilitates automated processing by optical character reader equipment.
A 14-digit number on the back of a patron's library card. This number can be used to access electronic resources off site.
A pattern of lines and numerals which are printed on a product, that can be read by a scanning light.
This is a symbol made of short black lines on a label, with a number below. Barcodes are used to identify library cards and library materials. Your library card has a barcode that holds your name and address. Each book, CD, magazine, video or other item has a barcode too, holding information about the item. The library computer can read this code and get the information.
the code and the 14-digit number appearing on the beginning or end papers of a book. The barcode is used to charge, discharge, and renew books on the online computer system.
The 10 digit number on your Jyväskylä University Library card.
Used in automated library systems, this is a number in machine-readable format that appears on a label attached to each book. It uniquely identifies each library item, and is equivalent to an accession number in a non-automated library.
Means of identifying books. Code printed on the back able to be read by electronic scanners and linked to the National Library database of ISBN's.
Consists of a series of thin and thick black lines that when placed in defined patterns represent a numeric or alphabetic character. Various different symbologies identify the defined patterns. Barcodes can be one dimensional -- like the ones found on retail packages or two dimensional (known as 2D). 2D barcodes, which consist of a matrix of black and white blocks can contain large amounts of information. The most popular is PDF-417, developed by Symbol Technologies.
A system for automatic identification of items, such as books in a library, by means of printed bars of different widths which represent numbers. The code is read by a light-sensitive peripheral device similar to a light pen.
A machine-readable graphic representation, in the form of bars and spaces of varying width, of numeric or alphanumeric data. Scanning a bar code gives instant access to information in an associated database.
A series of parallel lines representing encoded information. On books, the barcode will include the ISBN and the book price, and will appear on the right bottom of the back cover.
a unique 14 digit machine-readable code used to identify individual library materials and/or patrons.
A series of vertical bars of varying widths, in which each of the digits zero through nine are represented by a different pattern of bars that can be read by a laser scanner. The bars are commonly found on consumer products and are used especially for inventory control.
A pattern of vertical bars and spaces which represent characters of data that are readable with optical scanning devices.
The access number in the form of a barcode, designed to be read by a computer. Many things can be barcoded, but in AristoCAT® Systems the term refers only to the access number.
Appears on a scannable label on most library materials (back, upper right corner for OSUL volumes) and on some OSU IDs; both barcodes may be used to check out materials and the one on the item is used to check in material
Atype of code used on labels to be read by a scanner used to identify library items.
A printed symbol intended to be read by a computer, used for a variety of purposes, such as product identification at a point-of-sale and tracking items in a warehouse. (More info)
A series of vertical full bars and half bars representing ZIP Code information relative to the address on the mailpiece.
Pattern of bars of various widths and spacing printed on paper or similar material that can be used to identify equipment, books, and other resources.
the code and corresponding numbers attached to library materials and used for computerized checkout.
is a series of vertical lines that contain information about a product, document, or service. A scanning device is required to extract the information from the barcode, which is represented in a user-friendly format.
A system of portraying data in a series of machine-readable lines of varying widths. The “UPC†on consumer items is a barcode. In document management, a barcode is used to encode indexing information.
A series of vertical bars and half bars on a mailpiece used to represent a series of digits and to facilitate automated processing of mail.
The special identification code printed as a set of vertical bars of differing widths on products such as books. Used for rapid, error-free input, the coding can include numbers, letters, or a combination of the two.
A series of bars and spaces encoded to correspond to alpha-numeric characters. Barcodes are designed to be read by scanners (readers) and converted into data.
An automatic identification technology that encodes information into an array of adjacent varying width parallel rectangular bars and spaces.
Lines forming a code on an item to refer to an entry on a database, such as in a supermarket.
A series of bars, which represent letters, numerals, and other human readable characters which can be deciphered by mail sorting equipment.
A series of vertical bars and half bars that represents the correct ZIP code information for the delivery address on a mailpiece. See also DPBC and POSTNET.
Small label placed on library materials that identifies the item. This label, consisting of many closely spaced bars that can be read by a computer, represent numbers, which are usually visible on the label.
The label attached to an item to enable it to be circulated through the marking system and the automated circulation system (Inventory Control Program, or ICP). It is a "zebra code" or "product code" label bearing a unique number represented by varying width stripes, which is intended to be "read" by a light pen. see also Item number. The Cataloging Department writes barcode numbers as *17956413 rather than A000017956413. The asterisk identifies the number as a barcode and not some other number such as the LIAS number.
a coding system composed of vertical lines set in patterns that, when read by an optical reader, can be converted into electronic text
A row of thick and thin vertical bars, often with numbers, that can be read by a computer. You use the barcode numbers on your SUNY card to card to access certain databases.
A unique code printed in the clear inner ring of a disc.
A pattern of wide and narrow bars, printed on paper or a similar material. A library reads the bar code by scanning it with a laser beam.
This is the code that contains the ISBN details and other information used by booksellers.
An automatic identification symbol that encodes information into an array of adjacent bars and spaces of varying width. Barcodes are either one-dimensional (UPC, Code 39, Interleaved 2of5, etc.) or two-dimensional (Data Matrix, PDF417, etc.).
A barcode is a 14-digit number assigned by the library circulation desks to borrowers when they register for library privileges. Each barcode is unique to the individual borrower. The barcode is either printed or affixed on the back of your university ID card or library card. The barcode is needed for all library borrowing transactions and services.
A series of stripes located on a product which allows a scanning device to recognise the product. The coded form of the APN.
A ZIP+4 barcode is made up of a single field of 52 bars. The information content of the barcode is based on the combination of tall and short bars. When separated into groups of five, these bars sequentially represent each of the nine digits of the ZIP+4 code for the delivery address, plus a tenth digit designated as the "Correction digit."
A series of vertical bars and spaces that represent a numeric destination, such as a ZIP code or package identification code.
Labels on ID cards and books with machine-readable numbers. Significance: If you wish to use the Library Catalog to review your own Patron Record or place a hold on a book, you will need to type in your ID card barcode number.
A method of representing data by combining lines of varying width.
Machine readable strips used by libraries to uniquely identify materials and users.
A barcode (also bar code) is a machine-readable representation of information in a visual format on a surface. Originally barcodes stored data in the widths and spacings of printed parallel lines, but today they also come in patterns of dots, concentric circles, and hidden within images. Barcodes can be read by optical scanners called barcode readers or scanned from an image by special software.
a universal way of identifying a product of any sort
Zebra stripes that are found on the back of your GWorld card as well as on a sticker on a book.
a band of black stripes used to identify products and objects. These are frequently referred to as zebra stripe.
a visually diagrammed alpha-numerical sequence of digits
An eight digit serial number.
The 14-digit number on the back of your UMUC student identification card
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found usually at the bottom margin of letters -- used in automated postal systems.
a very specific graphics document